Best trails near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege
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Want to check out Borheckstraße/Wildgehege from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Borheckstraße/Wildgehege from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (12)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through Göttingen's city forest from the lower end of the Schillerwiese meadow on the edge of the city to the Bismarckstein ("elephant toilet"). The route leads along the edge of the forest to the Sengerfeld - an orchard planted with the help of the Lions Club. After a loop around the Kerstlingeröder field, the route leads back to the Schillerwiese via the Jägerhof am Kehr. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis popular route leads through the local recreation area on the Hainberg, the eastern high plateau overlooking the university city of Göttingen. The path starts at the traditional excursion destination Am Kehr and explores the extensive beech forests of the Göttingen City Forest. The course follows a mixture of broad, well-maintained hiking trails, shaded forestry roads, and natural paths. A central highlight is the wildlife enclosure at Kehr, where visitors can observe fallow deer and wild...
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful circular hike in the city forest of Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A great loop through Göttingen's city forest, where there is always something to discover - and in pleasant peace and quiet under the canopy of leaves. There is a small refreshment stop and an ice cream parlor at the fallow deer enclosure. From the Bismarck Tower, you can enjoy the view of Göttingen and the Leine Valley at weekends and on public holidays between April and October. There is also a public toilet here. The...
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route through the Göttingen Forest near Göttingen in Lower Saxony. This beautiful and varied route leads along beautiful forest and meadow paths to the ruins of the Kerstlingeröderfeld estate. A large area of forest was cleared in the Göttingen Forest around 1300 in order to gain arable land. A settlement was built in the middle of this cleared area. Today only the ruins of a large estate and the former stables and storehouses remain. This area is now a nature...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. A beautiful hike near Goettingen, which impresses with many great views. A highlight is the Bismarck Tower on the Kleperberg. The route is also suitable for mountain bikes. Highlights of the hike: - Fallow deer game reserve - Kleperberg - Bismarck Tower Goettingen
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·16.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This is a relatively long hike from Schillerwiese to the two highest viewpoints, Mackenröder Spitze and Hünstollen, and from there to the old castle ruins of Plesse. The route begins in Schillerwiese, one of Göttingen's beautiful parks, and leads next to the small Reinsgraben to its source, the Reinsbrunnen. From Kehr, the route leads across the large former army training area Kerstlingeröder Feld back into the forest. The Kerstlingeröder Feld is...
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This is a beautiful trail through the green surroundings of Göttingen, taking in the villages of Herberhausen, Roringen, and Nikolausberg. The hike mainly runs along the edges of the forest, except the detour to the Kehr due to the better roads and paths. The Bratental valley is an entire of birds not often seen in other areas of Göttingen. It is also home to rare orchids and other plants that can only be seen here (two species can only...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege is Goettingen Forest Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 10.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,387 ft.
What is the longest trail near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege is Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins. This trail is estimated to be 16.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege?
Borheckstraße/Wildgehege: With an ascent of 2,060 ft, Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen with 1,866 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege?
The most popular and difficult trail near Borheckstraße/Wildgehege is Goettingen Forest Loop with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
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- Sauberg
- Borheckstraße/Wildgehege
- Alte Panzerwaschanlage
- Mackenröder Spitze
- Cygnet's pool
- Kleperberg
- Harzblick
- Geschwisterbuche
- Hainberg-Observatorium
- Göttinger Sonnenturm
- Hoher Brunnen
- Kiessee
- Tuchmacherbornhütte
- Bismarck Cottage
- älteste Linde auf dem Stadtwall
- Universitätsaula
- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Odilienmühle
- Versteinerter Meeresboden
- Luttertalblick